Men Talk About Why They Get Jealous

18 Men Reveal The Crazy Things That Drive Them Wild With Jealousy

There are few emotions harder to control than jealousy. Anger can be controlled, sadness will wash away, and happiness can be ended swiftly with a single misstep. Jealousy, though, is trickier. It can creep into every aspect of your life if you're not careful, and can lead to you making terrible mistakes. Jealousy is often at the root of horrible crimes men commit against their partners. The suspicion that you're being cheated on is a horrible feeling, but it pales in comparison to the harassment, violence and even murder that can result from uncontrolled jealousy. That's why it's important as men to talk about these things before they go too far.

Thanks to the secret-sharing app Whisper, we get a glimpse inside the minds of normal guys who are being eaten up inside by jealousy. They range from the petty and superfluous to the powerful, from the sad and touching to the hypocritical, from the strange and unexpected to the downright toxic. One thing is clear — talking to your partner about the causes of your jealousy is incredibly important when it comes to working through it. Keeping it to yourself will often only help it worsen and intensify, and being in a relationship where you're constantly jealous of the other person isn't fun for anyone.

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